Australian test winger Ben Tune has been ruled out of the Queensland team to face the Lions in Brisbane on Saturday.

The World Cup winning hero has been struggling with injuries all season and a shoulder problem has forced him out of contention this time.

The 24-year-old, who has scored 22 tries in 39 Tests, had been hoping to enhance his claims for a return to the Wallabies but his injury has not responded as quickly as hoped to treatment.

Tune's fellow international, full-back Chris Latham, is also struggling to be fit after injuring his shoulder playing for Australia against the New Zealand Maori last weekend.

But Australian captain John Eales should play, despite an Achilles problem.

Queensland are due to name their team on Wednesday.